HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2005--Dynacq Healthcare, Inc. (OTCBB:DYII - News; "Dynacq") announced that The Nasdaq Stock Market has approved its application for its common stock to be listed on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market. The Company's shares will commence trading on the Nasdaq SmallCap on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, under the trading symbol "DYII". The Company's shares are currently quoted on the NASD Bulletin Board under the symbol "DYII.OB".

Commenting on the listing, Alan Beauchamp, Dynacq's Chief Operating Officer, stated, "We are very pleased that we have satisfied one of our strategic goals. We believe that our Nasdaq SmallCap Market listing should enhance the Company's visibility to the investment community and create a more efficient trade execution process for our shareholders."

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